Publications by authors named "Julian Natukunda"
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- Extreme weather poses risks for stillbirth, preterm birth, and healthcare access for pregnant women and newborns, making effective weather warning systems crucial in rural East Africa.
- The research focused on Kilifi County, Kenya, where high temperatures and droughts affect local communities, examining how women and caregivers seek and use weather information.
- Findings revealed significant access gaps to timely forecasts, with information shared through various channels like radio and community leaders, while traditional methods of weather forecasting are still in use alongside official sources.
Background: HIV testing and starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) are pivotal in treating people living with HIV (PLHIV) but sustaining PLHIV on treatment remains challenging. We assessed retention and attrition in community client-led antiretroviral distribution groups (CCLADs) in Uganda and identified positive deviant practices that foster long-term retention.
Methods: Using explanatory mixed methods, we collected longitudinal medical data from 65 health facilities across 12 districts in East Central Uganda.
Background: Adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) die owing to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related causes more than adults. Although viral suppression protects people living with HIV from AIDS-related illnesses, little is known about viral outcomes of adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa where the biggest burden of deaths is experienced. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with viral load suppression among HIV-positive adolescents (10-19 years) receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Uganda.
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